July 30, 2020

LOWCOUNTRY NURSING RESEARCH CONFERENCEBridging the gap between research and the bedside.

Lowcountry Nursing Research Conference Presented By:

Gamma Omicron-at-Large Chapter

CONFERENCE OUTCOMES At the conclusion of the conference, participants will be able to recognize the significance of performance improvement, evidence‐based practice and research to nursing practice. 

KEYNOTE SESSION SPEAKER

Ronda G. Hughes, PhD, MHS, RN, FAAN Dr. Hughes is the Director of the Center for Nursing Leadership, the Director (Interim) of the Masters in Nursing Informatics Program, and an Associate Professor in the College of Nursing at the University of South Carolina (USC). Her career has included a rich blend of roles in academe, administration, and research. Prior to coming to USC, she was an Associate Professor at Marquette University in Milwaukee (2010 – 2016), after almost two decades of service in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, primarily at the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality and the Health Resources and Services Administration. She is a Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing. 

Dr. Hughes received her PhD in Health Policy and Health Services Research from the Johns Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public Health (2001), a Masters in Health Science in Health Policy and Management with a minor in biomedical ethics from the Johns Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public Health (1993), and a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from Boston University (1988). 

Dr. Hughes has served as a scientific reviewer for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the Health Resources and Services Administration, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. She serves as a manuscript review for several peer‐reviewed health care journals. She is a member of the American Academy of Nursing, the American Nurses Association, the American Organization of Nurse Executives, and Sigma Theta Tau International. Currently, she a member of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ National Advisory Committee on Nursing Education and Practice and a trustee for the Institute of Safe Medication Practices. 

CONFERENCE AGENDA

8 – 8:30 a.m.

8:30 – 8:45 a.m.

8:45 – 10 a.m.

10 – 10:15 a.m.

10:15 – 10:45 a.m.

10:45 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Registration

Opening Remarks Kelly Walker, DNP, RN‐BC, RNC‐MNN Clinical Specialist, Women’s Services Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital  

Keynote Ronda Hughes, PhD, MHS, RN, FAAN Director of the Center for Nursing Leadership, Director (Interim) of the Masters in Nursing Informatics ProgramAssociate Professor, University of South Carolina College of Nursing 

Break

Poster Session & Exhibitor Time

Performance Improvement Presentations Improving the Patient Experience through the Patient Safety Bundle How would your patients rate their care in your organization? Would they recommend you to their friends and family? Patient-centered care is directly correlated with better outcomes. Learn how one organization analyzed its current HCAHPS survey scores, developed a targeted education approach and implemented a patient safety bundle to increase patient experience scores. Leah Ramos, MSN, RN, CCRN‐K, NE‐BC; Katie Steidle, MSN, RN, NPD‐BC, SCRN; Weatherly Rogers Brice, MSN, RN Medical University of South Carolina 

Decreasing Incontinence Associated Dermatitis in the Acute Care Setting The early assessment of at-risk patients with the evidenced based IAD identification tool, GLOBIAD, was imperative for the bedside nurse to accurately assess and care for their patient. Once identified, the bedside RN was able to use the treatment algorithm to manage incontinence and protect and treat the patient with evidence of IAD in an efficient manner. Amanda Sterling, DNP, RN, CCRN  Roper Saint Francis Healthcare 

Reducing C. difficile by Utilizing a 2-person Verification for Appropriate Testing

Learn how a Progressive Care Unit decreased hospital-acquired C. diff by 62%. Decreasing inappropriate testing was accomplished by providing focused education and implementing a 2-person verification prior to sending a sample for C diff testing. This project further outlines the importance of shared governance in this process as well as bedside staff engagement in quality initiatives. Anna Carol Landry, BSN, RN, PCCN  Roper St Francis Healthcare 

Questions & Answers for Presenters

12 – 12:45 p.m.

12:45 – 2 p.m.

2:15 – 2:45 p.m.

2:45 – 4 p.m.

Lunch, Poster Session & Exhibitor Time

Evidence-based Practice to Research Presentations Inpatient Nursing Fundamentals: Enhanced Recovery after Surgery in Colorectal Patients ERAS is recognized as the Standard of Care and is supported by national & international organizations. Protocols include evidence-based perioperative interventions that cross the care continuum and aim to: Minimize the patient's stress response to surgery; Reduce complications and length of stay (LOS); Reduce variability; Reduce cost; and Improve quality of care. A standardized approach to providing nursing care supports outcomes. Catherine Brantley, BSN, RN; Amanda Sterling DNP, RN, CCRN;  Emily Pettys, RN Roper Saint Francis Healthcare 

Will Nurse Mentor-Mentee Relationship Increase Retention on a Hospital Unit Learn how helping retain new graduate nurses through a nurse mentor-mentee program will help with professional development for all nurses and decrease nursing shortages. Sharon Avenot, MSN, RN Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center 

Shifting Evidence-Based Culture: From Project to Practice The collaboration between a nursing shared governance council and hospital based evidence-based practice (EBP) center facilitated the transition of the nursing culture from project focused EBP towards practice based. Improved clinical outcomes and RN engagement as well as increased nursing clinical inquiry propelled the journey to nursing excellence. Heather Craven, PhD, RN, CMSRN, CPHQ Medical University of South Carolina 

Questions & Answers for Presenters

Poster Session & Exhibitor Time

Research Presentations The Effects of an Automatic Patient Repositioner (APR) on an OB Unit The benefit of the APR impacts the physical and mental fatigue of nurses as well as nursing workflow. The APR had an impact on patient satisfaction with the response time to call lights as well as staff satisfaction with the use of the APR. Nancy Smith, BSN, RNC‐OB; Dedra Ray BSN, RN;  Valorie Brooks, BSN, CRRN Prisma Health Upstate Greer Memorial Hospital  

Evaluation of Lung Cancer Stigma Among African American Survivors Lung cancer stigma poses a negative influence on overall wellbeing to those living with this disease. African Americans experience a significant disparity in incidence and survival rates. To date there is limited research on lung cancer stigma among this vulnerable population Lisa A. Webb, PhD, RN, CEN Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center 

4 – 4:15 p.m.

Predicting Risk for Opioid-Induced Sedation and Respiratory Depression in Hospitalized Patients Learn the steps of a retrospective study design and the completion of a research study while developing an understanding of the risk factors for Opioid Induced Sedation and Respiratory depression to better assess and prevent this complication. Alison Partridge, PhD, RN, CPAN Roper St. Francis Healthcare 

Questions & Answers for Presenters

Closing Remarks and Conference Evaluation Melody Reibel, PhD, RN Instructor, MUSC College of Nursing 

CONTACT HOUR INFORMATION Nursing Contact Hours Medical University Hospital Authority Nursing Professional Development is approved with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver, by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. 

REGISTRATION To register for this conference, please visit www.LCNRC.ezregister.com 

Registration Costs The total cost for this conference is $60 for those who register by July 20, 2020. On‐site registration will be $75. 

Discounted Registration

RSFH and MUSC Employees: $30 if registered by July 20, 2020. Please provide your RSFH employee number or MUSC netID when registering and wear your employee ID on the day of the conference. 

Students: $30 if registered by July 20, 2020. Please provide the name of your school when registering, and bring your school ID to confirm on the day of the conference. 

Gamma Omicron at‐Large Chapter Active Members: $30 if registered by July 20, 2020. This discount only applies to active chapter members. Please provide your chapter member ID number when registering and bring your card with you to confirm on the day of the conference. 

FOR MORE INFORMATION Please visit our conference website for updates: http://lowcountrynsgresearch.com/ 

LOCATION Roper St. Francis Office Park 8536 Palmetto Commerce Parkway Ladson, SC 29456 

Directions From I‐26 West: Take exit 205A (US‐78W). Merge onto US‐78 W. Turn left onto Ingleside Boulevard. Turn right onto Weber Drive. Turn right at the first cross street onto Palmetto Commerce Parkway. 8536 Palmetto Commerce Parkway will be on your right. 

From I‐26 East: Take exit 205A (US‐78W). Merge onto US‐78 W. Turn left onto Ingleside Boulevard. Turn right onto Weber Drive. Turn right at the first cross street onto Palmetto Commerce Parkway. 8536 Palmetto Commerce Parkway will be on your right. 

LOCAL HOTELS

The following are a list of hotels close to the conference site:

Wingate by Wyndham Charleston University Boulevard 

9280 University Boulevard, I‐26 & SC 78, North Charleston, SC 29406 

Fairfield Inn & Suites Charleston Airport/Convention Center

4841 Tanger Outlet Blvd., North Charleston, SC 29418

Crowne Plaza Charleston Airport Convention Center

4831 Tanger Outlet Blvd., North Charleston, SC 29418

Aloft Charleston 

4875 Tanger Outlet Blvd., North Charleston, SC 29418 

Embassy Suites by Hilton North Charleston ‐ Airport/Hotel & Convention

5055 International Blvd., North Charleston, SC 29418